Morningsplash

Morningsplash wondered who would mentor her sisters. She knew she wouldn't be a mentor to any of them, which was a shame, because it would have been nice to mentor Mosskit. While Mosskit wasn't as brave as Icekit, or sneaky as Fernkit, she was very patient and determined. If she decided to do something, she did it. She would make a good warrior one day.

"Let all cats old enough to swim gather to hear my words!" Morningsplash walked over to where Frostlight sat, watching her three kits nervously. Fernkit and Mosskit were standing there patiently, but Icekit was dancing back and forth impatiently, and her white coat was getting dusty. Frostlight looked very much like she wanted to grab the small kit and give her a thorough grooming. Morningsplash purred in amusement.

Finally Greystar spoke. "Icekit, Fernkit, Mosskit, you have reached the age of six moons, and it is time for you to be apprenticed. From this day on, until you receive your warrior name, you will be known as Icepaw, Fernpaw, and Mosspaw. Icepaw, your mentor will be Lilyfur. I hope Lilyfur will pass down all she knows on to you. Fernpaw, your mentor will be Speckledheart. I hope Speckledheart will pass down all he knows on to you. Mosspaw, your mentor will be Leopardspots. I hope Leopardspots will pass down all she knows on to you." Once the chanting died down, Greystar called up the six apprentices.

Morningsplash glanced at Silverstripe. She still couldn't believe her sister, who was normally so tough, had raised six kits in such a loving way. "I, Greystar, leader of Riverclan, call upon my warrior ancestors to look down on this apprentice. They have trained hard to understand the ways of your noble code, and I commend them to you as a warrior in their turn. Willowpaw, Shellpaw, Mistpaw, Stonepaw, Volepaw, Beetlepaw, do you promise to uphold the warrior code and to protect and defend your Clan, even at the cost of your life?"

"I do," the six replied. Morningsplash suppressed a purr when she realized Shellpaw and Beetlepaw practically had a shouting contest when they replied. Those two had always been the competitive ones.

"Then by the powers of StarClan, I give you your warrior names. Willowpaw, from this moment you will be known as Willowsong. StarClan honors your loyalty and kindness, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Shellpaw, from this moment you will be known as Shellfrost. StarClan honors your strength and loyalty, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Mistpaw, from this moment you will be known as Mistflower. StarClan honors your warmth and courage, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Stonepaw, from this moment you will be known as Stonestep. StarClan honors your courage and forethought, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Volepaw, from this moment you will be known as Volestripe. StarClan honors your courage and wisdom, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan. Beetlepaw, from this moment you will be known as Beetleheart. StarClan honors your courage and energy, and we welcome you as a full warrior of Riverclan."